Welcome to the Ranch!

When you visit Heifer Ranch, you walk onto a Heifer USA project site. The animals in the pastures and produce from our Certified Organic gardens support farmer-owner cooperatives and feed Ranch guests in our dining hall.

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Programs & Events

Five-Night Program 6th Grade and Up Alternative Break combines the emotion of experiential education with the empowerment of service learning. Immersions into farming and poverty allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of our world and to think critically about their roles and responsibilities as a global citizen.

Service Learning

Day and Overnight Options Available All Ages Learn by doing with our hands-on service learning programs. Participants work directly with our farm crews, assisting with the day to day tasks on a small scale agricultural operation. Service learning builds an awareness of modern day food production and empowers individuals to take an active role.

One or Two Nights 5th Grade and Up Our signature Global Gateway program is the perfect way to step out of your comfort zone and into the reality of our global neighbors. The 24 hour simulation takes participants on a journey crafted by power and choice. Adding a second night in the village or team building activities can take the group’s cohesion and understanding of hunger and poverty to an even deeper level.

2-3 Hour Program All Ages Visit Thailand, Guatemala and Zambia all in one day! In addition to seeing the sites in our Global Village, guests will meet our llamas, participate in activities in our show barn and learn about the work of Heifer International abroad and in Arkansas. Be sure to stop by our international gift shop to support the livelihoods of artisans from all around the world.

Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Whether you’re passing by or making a day of it, the Visitor Center is open and ready to show you a variety of options for experiencing the Ranch. Self-guided tours provide an convenient way to see our gardens, animals and villages at your own pace without making a booking in advance. Choose from paved, easy paths to steep, rocky trails to suit your mobility.

Two- or Three-Night Program Women Age 14 and Up Dates Available 2018: March 9-11, March 15-18 Lambing ladies enjoy a blend of facilitated discussions, experiential learning activities, hands-on animal work and the camaraderie of living and learning with a diverse group of women while focusing on Heifer’s work to empower women through sustainable agriculture.